Punch Press Operator

Klöckner & Co SE; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance - Medical/Prescrption

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility Navigation

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

American Fabricators | AFI in Lebanon, TN is seeking a press operator to perform operating duties and support the department under supervision. The role involves setting up punch, mechanical or hydraulic presses to handle complex sheet metal parts and varying dies, with responsibilities for quality checks and safety compliance.

The candidate will inspect first pieces, adjust processes as needed, and mentor others on proper procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform all required duties to set up any capacity punch, mechanical or hydraulic press to perform a wide range of complicated, and at times, unusual blanking, drawing, embossing, bending, punching, piercing and similar press operations on a wide variety of sheet metal parts of various metals (setups may be difficult involving the use of progressive, compound, complex forming and deep drawing dies
• Check setup to insure tightness of all clamps and bolts
• Inspect first piece and make any required operational adjustments
• Instruct operator in proper procedures and methods, safety procedures and other matters affecting his work
• Determine cause of faulty operation and take necessary steps to correct; perform a variety of similar or associated duties as required or directed
• As necessitated by workloads or other conditions, or as directed, operate any press on special or production work
• Detect and report all defective materials, improper operation, and unusual conditions to proper supervision
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Follow prescribed or standard safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Press operation

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Fabricators | AFI
Lebanon, TN 37090, USA

Description

Job Summary

This position will perform operating duties and contribute to the department as directed by supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and perform all required duties to set up any capacity punch, mechanical or hydraulic press to perform a wide range of complicated, and at times, unusual blanking, drawing, embossing, bending, punching, piercing and similar press operations on a wide variety of sheet metal parts of various metals (setups may be difficult involving the use of progressive, compound, complex forming and deep drawing dies
• Check setup to insure tightness of all clamps and bolts
• Inspect first piece and make any required operational adjustments
• Instruct operator in proper procedures and methods, safety procedures and other matters affecting his work
• Determine cause of faulty operation and take necessary steps to correct; perform a variety of similar or associated duties as required or directed
• As necessitated by workloads or other conditions, or as directed, operate any press on special or production work
• Detect and report all defective materials, improper operation, and unusual conditions to proper supervision
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Follow prescribed or standard safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance - Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

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